NAF Confirms Airstrikes in Kwara, Engages Hostile Elements Following Community Attack
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially confirmed the deployment of fighter jets for coordinated airstrikes in the areas surrounding the recently attacked community of Oke-Ode in Kwara State, validating earlier reports of a significant military response.
PRNigeria had reported that the missions were a direct strategic response aimed at sustaining pressure on hostile elements operating in the region after attacks on local Vigilantes.
In an official statement released on Monday and signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, the NAF detailed that the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) Sector 3 conducted “multiple coordinated missions” on September 28, 2025. The operations targeted Kakihun, Oke-Ode, Babanla, and surrounding vicinities.
The missions included both reconnaissance and close air support operations designed to deter threats. The statement confirmed that “hostile elements sighted east of Babanla were decisively engaged,” marking a direct military action against the assailants responsible for the recent violence.
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This official confirmation aligns with the initial report from PRNigeria, which indicated that a NAF jet was scrambled to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) following the devastating attack on Oke-Ode that left scores of villagers and vigilantes dead.
“The NAF assures Nigerians of its unwavering resolve to defend the nation’s territorial integrity and safeguard communities against threats,” the statement read, adding that all operations were “completed successfully.”
The military’s update reinforces its strategy of using air power to support ground troops. The statement noted that “concurrent surveillance flights also covered key settlements and military positions, gathering critical intelligence to support ground forces.”
These actions, the NAF said, “reaffirm NAF’s commitment to protecting troops and civilians, maintaining air superiority, and sustaining pressure on hostile actors.”
The attack on Oke-Ode had sent shockwaves through Kwara State, highlighting the vulnerability of rural communities and raising questions about security preparedness. This official NAF communication serves to publicly demonstrate a decisive and ongoing military effort to restore order in the region.
The statement concluded by encouraging citizens “to remain confident, vigilant, and supportive of the Armed Forces as decisive actions continue to restore lasting peace and security across the country.”
By PRNigeria
